Chinese noodles have a long history and are one of the staple foods of the Chinese people. From Lanzhou beef noodles to Wuhan hot dry noodles, each region has its own characteristics.
Regional Noodle Varieties
- Lanzhou Beef Noodles – Clear soup, white radish, red chili oil, green cilantro, yellow noodles
- Wuhan Hot Dry Noodles – Sesame sauce flavor, chewy and smooth
- Shaanxi Oil-Spilled Noodles – Wide noodles with chili oil, fragrant and spicy
- Chongqing Small Noodles – Spicy and fresh, numbing but not dry
Noodle Culture
Noodles symbolize longevity in China. On birthdays, people eat longevity noodles to wish for a long life.